Career ready soft skills are the fastest way for ambitious women in tech to win the next promotion and raise. Actionable guides, templates and 5‑minute tactics that turn potential into unstoppable momentum.
Are You Missing Career Ready Soft Skills?
- Feeling overlooked for leadership roles even with strong hard skills?
- Stuck at the same salary band for 2+ years?
- No time for fluffy theory – you need quick wins you can apply today?
Value Pillars
Learn
Bite‑size lessons grounded in science, not clichés.
Practice
Worksheets & tracker templates for real‑world application.
Accelerate
Weekly email sprints to keep you accountable.
Read the 2024 McKinsey report on women’s career progress →
Success Stories
“Within 90 days I negotiated a 22 % raise using Bright Step Up tactics.”
Emily, Marketing Manager“As a busy mom & manager, the 5‑minute scripts are gold.”
Rachel, Product Lead
(More stories coming soon.)
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Meet Maria Thorne
10+ years in digital marketing, mentor for women in tech, and relentless advocate for career freedom. I test every strategy on myself before teaching it here – so you only get what actually moves the needle.

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